SDS

Self Directed Support

Individuals are allocated a personal budget by their local HSC Trust, allowing them to plan and arrange how the care is provided themselves.

Self Directed Support (SDS) is a pathway where individuals are enabled and encouraged to have more choice and control in how their care and support is provided. SDS is available as a way to meet the needs of individuals who access social care in both children and adult services.

Following an assessment of need by their local HSC Trust, individuals are allocated a personal budget with which they can plan personal outcomes to meet their needs.

Self Directed Support is a partnership between families, individuals, carers, Crossroads Domiciliary and Government bodies. It is can also called Self Directed Payments.

For more information on Self Directed Support, click the links below for details of your Trust Implementation Officer or speak to your Key Worker: